Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Infectious Diseases

Program:	Infectious Diseases

Organizations:	Northwestern Health Unit Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Health Protection and Clinical Services

Phone Numbers:	807-468-3147

Toll-Free:	1-800-830-5978

Fax:	807-468-4970


Website:	www.nwhu.on.ca

Address:	210 First St N Kenora, ON P9N 2K4

Location:	Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Manager of Infectious Diseases 807-223-3301

Service Description:	Works to optimize vaccine use and to control infectious diseases Reports diseases to the Ministry of Health (mandatory reportable diseases, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act) Provides listing of reportable diseases Implements specific measures to control the spread of a disease during an outbreak Provides guidelines to schools and daycares on diseases within facilities Collaborates on infection control policies and procedures in all acute and long-term care facilities Tuberculosis (TB) Control Provides free tuberculosis skin tests and treatment Offers case management, information and resources Participates in the following groups and/or committees: Infection Control Committees: improves coordination of emergency preparedness and contingency planning in the event of an outbreak Northwestern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network (RICN): a network of infection control committees

Fees:	None

Application:	No application process

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	No restrictions

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 4-10-2025

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